Williams Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy - Revised Reprint

From basic nutrition principles to the latest nutrition therapies for common diseases, Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th Edition offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to provide effective patient care. Authors Eleanor Schlenker and Sara Long address nutrition across the life span and within the community, with an emphasis on health promotion and the effects of culture and religion on nutrition. Other key topics include childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and food safety. Plus, evidence-based information and real-world case scenarios help you learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice. INDICE: Part 1: Introduction to Human Nutrition Nutrition and Health Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Vitamins Minerals Energy Part 2: Community Nutrition & The Life Cycle The Food Environment and Food Safety Community Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years Nutrition and Physical Fitness The Complexity of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance Part 3: Introduction to Clinical Nutrition Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care Metabolic Stress Drug-Nutrient Interactions Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Gastrointestinal Diseases Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs Diabetes Mellitus Renal Disease Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Cancer Appendixes   A.     Body Mass Index: Obesity Values   B.     Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes   C.     Food Sources of Oxalates   D.     Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables   E.      Cultural Dietary Patterns and Religious Dietary Practices   F.      Federal Food Assistance Programs

• ISBN: 978-0-323-22274-7
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 656
• Fecha Publicación: 24/05/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés